Bay Area Metal Scene » Archive for October 2009
Monsters of Death Tour is Coming Your Way
The sweet thing about this tour is that all of the bands are on record label Nuclear Blast, which as we all know, pretty much has the heaviest damned bands in the world. Obviously Vader is crushing, but if you’re like me and you haven’t heard too much about the other bands on this tour, I’ve provided links to listen to them and a quick description: Vader – Death Metal from Poland. – http://www.myspace.com/vader Decrepit Birth – Death … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
Hilarious Andrew W.K. Interview
As if you need more reasons to like this guy: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Friday Funnies, Videos
Who the Hell Listens to Hatebreed?
Seriously? Do you know anybody that has a Hatebreed album? They must be out there because these guys appear to have a huge-ass following. I just punished myself by listening to their latest album, Hatebreed. Some of the riffs are actually pretty cool, but the content is just way too cheesy to overlook. I thought bands were done with that East Coast hardcore breakdown shit? You know what I’m talking about – that part in … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
The Best Band You Probably Haven’t Heard Of: Martriden
There’s more than just snow and blue sky up in Montana, at least these days. Along with a shit-load of dinosaur fossils, Death/Black Metal band Martriden is arguably the best thing to come out of the big-sky state. Their style is a mixture of Black, Death and Melodic metal that combines to give their music a heavy quality that is still able to maintain anthemic melodies and epic guitar riffs. In case you can’t tell, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Check These Guys Out
Fan Art for the Win.
Seriously. Is this the most awesome thing you’ve seen or what? This portrait puts Cartoon Network’s version to shame. I didn’t think that real people could make stuff like this! Image courtesy of Julie Dillon. … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
Get Possessed!
After you all have finished stuffing your gourds with gobstoppers and whoppers on Saturday night, go to the DNA Lounge on Sunday and check out veteran thrash-metal band Possessed. The band has been fairly low-key over the past few years, but there’s still no denying that almost every metal band in existence lists them as an influence. Not to mention that there have also been a number of bands that released albums that feature Possessed covers. Which band do you think has the best cover for their song The Exorcist? Here’s the original: … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
Exclusive Interview with Cannabis Corpse
The definition of Stoner Rock might have to be broadened these days. Forget the slow, un-polished sounds that you’re accustomed to knowing, because Virginia death metal band Cannabis Corpse is taking the genre and making it louder, faster and yes, “stonier”. With songs like “Blunted at Birth” and “Mummified in Bongwater”, well, you know you’re going to be in for a good time. First, a little disclaimer: Obviously this band sings about smoking weed, and weed … Read entire article »
Filed under: Interviews
New Saviours Album “Accelerated Living” out Today
Oakland rock/metal band Saviours are bringing the old school sound with their new album “Accelerated Living”. Check out this sweet cover art: If that doesn’t inspire you to commit sacrifices on the behalf of rock and roll, well, then I don’t know what else will. Grab the album on Amazon: Amazon.com Widgets Grab the album on itunes: … Read entire article »
Filed under: New Music
Things Are a Bit Different Here
Hey everyone. I had to “upgrade” the site to a more sturdy blog application and wasn’t able to save everyone’s login information. This means that you’ll have to reset your password to login again. It also means all the comments that you posted are gone. I was able to bring over all of the reviews, contests and interviews, but the old news updates and random shenanigans that were posted are gone. Please bear with me while I make some more changes. If anyone has any questions, let me know! -DS … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
Meet Kowloon Walled City
Call it “noise rock”, call it “metal”, or call it neither. San Francisco’s Kowloon Walled City is pushing noise around and getting recognized. I was lucky enough to meet up with front man Scott Evans and guitar player Jason Pace at their record release show in the city. They seemed like a couple of down-to-earth guys that were quite modest in their approach to music, metal and the industry. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Interviews
Win a Chance to see the “Tour From Afar”
Contest is now closed! Due to the site upgrade I had to take it down a bit earlier than expected. Winners will be announced shortly — It’s contest time again! Ensiferum is invading America and they’re bringing Hypocrisy, Ex Deo and Blackguard along with them to the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. Speaking of DNA, we all know what the closest living relative to man is in the animal kingdom – that’s right, primates. Provide a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Contests
Warbringer Thrashes Berkeley
Thrash metal is alive kicking ass right now, especially in the Bay. 924 Gilman hosted Warbringer and a shit-ton of other thrash metal acts from all over to rock the ears off of all the kids that could fit in the graffity-laden rafters and sticker-covered halls. Seeing this when you walk in makes you realize you’re in for a good time: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Live Music
Review of Divinity's Upcoming Album "The Singularity"
& If you haven’t heard of Canada’s Divinity, there’s a good chance that you will soon. After discovering them on Harmony Central’s music forum (check out the email Ray sent out afterwards), we contacted the band and were fortunate enough to obtain an advance copy of the tracks from their upcoming sophomore album The Singularity. We were impressed, to say it plainly. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Reviews
Satyricon, Bleeding Through (cancelled), Toxic Holocaust and Cthonic at Slim's 10/11/2009
Got a couple of pictures from last night’s show at Slim’s. I have to say, it was a pretty fun event. For those of you that didn’t get there until Toxic Holocaust, you missed a great opening band, Chthonic. Actually, let me clarify – A LOT of people missed Chthonic. Where the fuck was everyone? Both opening bands were hanging out for meet-and-greets … Read entire article »
Filed under: Live Music
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